Direct Booking Websites

Your Property.
Your Bookings.
Zero Commission.

A custom-built direct booking website that puts you in control, live in 30 days, no OTA dependency, no recurring platform fees eating your revenue.

Live in 30 days  ·  STR-specialist team  ·  Full ongoing support
yourbooking.com
Beachfront Villa • Miami

Casa del Sol

3BR · 2BA · Private Pool · Ocean View

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🏊 Pool🌊 Ocean View📶 Fast WiFi🚗 Parking❄ AC
$385 /night
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The Problem

You’re paying Airbnb
$20,000+ a year.
And getting nothing back.

Every booking through an OTA costs you 15-20% in fees, plus your guest’s contact details, your brand, and any chance of a direct relationship.

18%
taken off every single booking before you see a cent
0
guest contact details you own, the OTA keeps them all
1
algorithm update away from losing your ranking overnight
See What OTAs Are Costing You
You’re losing approximately
$21,600
per year to platform fees
Average nightly rate
$
Bookings per month: 10
Average nights per booking: 4

Direct booking keeps you
$21,600/yr
Find out what your site would cost →
WHAT YOU GET

Everything. Built. Ready to take bookings.

Not a template. Not a DIY page builder. A custom-built, STR-specific booking site engineered to convert visitors into direct guests.

🎨
Custom Design
Built around your property’s identity, your brand, your market, your guests. No shared templates.
📅
Booking Engine
Real-time availability, instant reservations, booking rules, multi-room bookings, seasonal rates, add-on services, and discount coupons, all STR-specific.
📱
Mobile-First
Over 70% of travel searches happen on mobile. Your site is fast, responsive, and conversion-optimised on every device.
🔍
SEO Foundation
Built to rank from day one. Technical SEO, structured data, local optimisation, and fast load speeds.
💳
Direct Payments
Guests pay you directly, no OTA cut. Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer, pay-on-arrival, and deposit support built in.
📊
Analytics & Tracking
Google Analytics 4 and conversion tracking set up from day one. Know exactly where your bookings come from.
✉️
Guest Communication
Automated confirmations, pre-arrival instructions, and post-stay follow-ups, all configured and branded before launch.
🔧
Ongoing Support
We don’t disappear after launch. Updates, changes, and optimisations, your dedicated KIN team stays with you.
📊
Smart Rate Tools
Length-of-stay discounts, per-guest pricing, and flexible vs. non-refundable rate options, price like a revenue pro without spreadsheets.
Built-In Reviews
Verified star ratings and guest reviews live on your property page, building trust before a guest ever reaches checkout.
How It Works

From first call to fully live, in 30 days.

You don’t need to know anything about websites. You just need to show up for the calls, we handle everything else.

💬
Week 1

Discovery

Strategy call. We learn everything about your property, your guests, and your goals.

🎨
Week 1-2

Design

We present initial designs. You share feedback. We refine until it’s exactly right.

Week 2-4

Build

Full development, booking engine, payments, SEO, and ongoing back-and-forths with you.

🚀
Day 30

Launch

Final QA, domain connection, go-live. Your site is live and ready to take bookings.

01
Discovery Call

We start with a strategy call to learn about your property, your guests, and what success looks like. Come with a reference site, your own ideas, or nothing at all.

  • Property briefing & goals alignment
  • Market & competitor review
  • Design direction discussion
  • Timeline & next steps confirmed
WHY KIN

Not another DIY website builder.

Squarespace, Wix, and Lodgify are built for everyone, which means they’re built for no one in particular. We build exclusively for vacation rental operators.

❖ KIN Direct Booking
DIY Builders
Squarespace, Wix, Lodgify
OTAs
Airbnb, VRBO
🎨Website Design
Custom-built for your brand
Pre-built templates
No website, just a listing
📅Booking Engine
STR-specific, full control
Generic widget, limited control
~Theirs, not yours
🔍SEO
Built in from day one
Basic, figure the rest out
Zero, OTA ranks, not you
💳Payments
Direct to you, zero cut
~Platform takes a cut or fee
15–20% per booking
🤝Support
Dedicated team, knows your property
You’re on your own
Ticket queue, generic answers
🚀Launch Time
Live in 30 days, guaranteed
Depends entirely on you
~Instant listing
⚙️Ongoing Work
We handle updates & optimisation
Learn the platform yourself
~Manage listings manually
Real Results

Numbers from real properties.

+39%
Average increase in direct bookings within 6 months of launch
Sunrise Shores, Gulf Coast, FL
-100%
Platform commissions eliminated, guests now book and pay direct
Keys Escape, Miami, FL
4.2x
Return on ad spend after launching a direct booking site + paid ads
Casa del Sol, Palm Beach, FL
30 days
From signed agreement to live, booking-ready website, every time
Guaranteed delivery timeline
FAQ

Questions we always get.

How much does a direct booking website cost?+

Pricing is custom, it depends on your property, the scope of the build, and any additional integrations you need. We don’t publish a fixed price because a single-cabin site is a different project from a multi-property management portal. Book a free call and we’ll give you a clear quote within 24 hours, no surprises.

Do I still need Airbnb after launching my own site?+

That’s entirely your choice. Many of our clients run both, using Airbnb for discovery while actively pushing repeat guests and direct inquiries to their own site. Over time, as your direct booking pipeline grows, your dependency on OTAs naturally decreases. We can help you build a strategy for the transition.

What if I don’t have a design idea?+

Perfect, that’s actually our favourite kind of project. You don’t need to come in with a brief or a reference site. We’ll ask you about your property, your guests, and the feeling you want to create, then we’ll bring the creative direction. You just approve and give feedback.

How involved do I need to be during the build?+

Minimal. The main touchpoints are the initial discovery call, a design review, and a pre-launch check. In between, we handle everything and we’ll reach out only when we genuinely need your input or approval. Most clients are surprised by how little they had to do.

What happens after launch, am I on my own?+

No. Post-launch support is included, and if you’re on one of our monthly plans, your dedicated KIN account manager handles ongoing updates, optimisations, and any changes you need. We’re not a build-and-disappear agency.

How is this different from building one myself on Squarespace or Wix?+

Three things: expertise, time, and results. Building it yourself takes weeks of your time, and the result is a generic site with basic SEO and a booking widget that isn’t optimised for conversions. We build sites specifically designed to convert vacation rental guests, rank on Google, and integrate properly with payment systems, backed by a team that does this every day.

Does the booking system sync with Airbnb and VRBO?+

Yes, your booking calendar syncs two-way with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook via iCal. When a guest books on any platform, the dates block across all of them automatically. No double bookings, no manual calendar management.

What payment methods can guests use on my site?+

Your site supports credit and debit card payments via Stripe, PayPal, direct bank transfer, and pay-on-arrival for guests who prefer to settle in person. Deposit payments are supported, you can take a percentage upfront and collect the balance automatically before check-in. Google Pay and Apple Pay are available as an extended option.

Can I still take manual bookings by phone or email?+

Absolutely. Your admin dashboard lets you add manual reservations at any time, just enter the guest details, dates, and payment status. These block the calendar across all synced platforms the same way an online booking would, so your availability stays accurate everywhere. The same dashboard lets you block off dates for maintenance, see a real-time earnings overview, and export booking reports whenever you need them for accounting.

Can guests book more than one room or unit at once?+

Yes. If your property has multiple bookable units, a main house and a guest cottage, or several rooms, guests can reserve them together in a single checkout instead of booking separately.

Can I offer discounts for longer stays?+

Yes. You can set automatic discounted rates for weekly or monthly stays, on top of any percentage or early-bird coupons you want to run, no manual price changes needed as bookings come in.

Can guests see prices in their own currency?+

Yes, we can add a currency switcher so international guests can view prices in their own currency for easier comparison. Checkout itself still charges in your site’s base currency; the switcher is a convenience display, not a multi-currency payment system.

REAL RESULTS

“We were handing Airbnb and VRBO a cut of every single booking. Now 75% of our reservations come straight through our own site, that’s over $42,000 a year staying in our pocket instead of theirs.”

11-property host, Florida
$42,000
saved in OTA fees per year
75%
of bookings now direct
Ready to go direct?

Stop paying Airbnb’s cut.
Start keeping what you earn.

Book a free strategy call and we’ll tell you exactly what your direct booking site should look like, what it’ll cost, and how fast we can get it live.

THE PROBLEM

You're paying Airbnb $20,000+ a year. And getting nothing back.

Every booking through an OTA costs you 15–20% in fees, plus your guests' contact details, your brand, and any chance of a direct relationship.

18%taken off every single booking before you see a cent
0guest contact details you own, the OTA keeps them all
1algorithm update away from losing your ranking overnight

SEE WHAT OTAS ARE COSTING YOU

YOU'RE LOSING APPROXIMATELY $21,600 PER YEAR TO PLATFORM FEES
$
Direct booking keeps you $21,600/yr
Find out what your site would cost →

What You Get

Everything. Built. Ready to take bookings.

Not a template. Not a DIY page builder. A custom-built, STR-specific booking site engineered to convert visitors into direct guests.

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to
fully live, in 30 days.

01
Discovery
Week 1
+

Strategy call. We learn everything about your property, your guests, and your goals.

  • Property briefing & goals alignment
  • Market & competitor review
  • Design direction discussion
  • Timeline & next steps confirmed
02
Design
Week 1–2
+

We present initial designs. You share feedback. We refine until it’s exactly right.

03
Build
Week 2–4
+

Full development, booking engine, payments, SEO, and ongoing back-and-forths with you.

04
Launch
Day 30
+

Final QA, domain connection, go-live. Your site is live and ready to take bookings.

Why KIN

Not another DIY website builder.

Squarespace, Wix, and Lodgify are built for everyone, which means they're built for no one in particular. We build exclusively for vacation rental operators.

❖ KIN Direct Booking
🎨
Website Design

Custom-built for your brand

📅
Booking Engine

STR-specific, full control

🔍
SEO

Built in from day one

💳
Payments

Direct to you, zero cut

🤝
Support

Dedicated team, knows your property

🚀
Launch Time

Live in 30 days, guaranteed

⚙️
Ongoing Work

We handle updates & optimisation

DIY BuildersSquarespace, Wix, Lodgify

Pre-built templates

Generic widget, limited control

Basic, figure the rest out

Platform takes a cut or fee

You're on your own

Depends entirely on you

Learn the platform yourself

OTAsAirbnb, VRBO

No website, just a listing

Theirs, not yours

Zero, OTA ranks, not you

15–20% per booking

Ticket queue, generic answers

Instant listing

Manage listings manually

Real Results

Numbers from real properties.

+39%

Average increase in direct bookings within 6 months of launch

Sunrise Shores, Gulf Coast, FL
-100%

Platform commissions eliminated, guests now book and pay direct

Keys Escape, Miami, FL
4.2x

Return on ad spend after launching a direct booking site + paid ads

Casa del Sol, Palm Beach, FL
30 days

From signed agreement to live, booking-ready website, every time

Guaranteed delivery timeline

Real Results

"We were handing Airbnb and VRBO a cut of every single booking. Now 75% of our reservations come straight through our own site, that's over $42,000 a year staying in our pocket instead of theirs."

11-property host, Florida

$42,000

saved in OTA fees per year

75%

of bookings now direct

FAQ

Questions we always get.

Pricing is custom, it depends on your property, the scope of the build, and any additional integrations you need. We don't publish a fixed price because a single-cabin site is a different project from a multi-property management portal. Book a free call and we'll give you a clear quote within 24 hours, no surprises.

That's entirely your choice. Many of our clients run both, using Airbnb for discovery while actively pushing repeat guests and direct inquiries to their own site. Over time, as your direct booking pipeline grows, your dependency on OTAs naturally decreases.

Perfect, that's actually our favourite kind of project. You don't need to come in with a brief or a reference site. We'll ask you about your property, your guests, and the feeling you want to create, then we'll bring the creative direction.

Minimal. The main touchpoints are the initial discovery call, a design review, and a pre-launch check. In between, we handle everything and we'll reach out only when we genuinely need your input or approval.

No. Post-launch support is included, and if you're on one of our monthly plans, your dedicated KIN account manager handles ongoing updates, optimisations, and any changes you need. We're not a build-and-disappear agency.

Three things: expertise, time, and results. Building it yourself takes weeks of your time, and the result is a generic site with basic SEO and a booking widget that isn't optimised for conversions. We build sites specifically designed to convert vacation rental guests.

Yes. If your property has multiple bookable units, guests can reserve them together in a single checkout instead of booking separately.

Yes. You can set automatic discounted rates for weekly or monthly stays, on top of any coupons you want to run.

Yes, we can add a currency switcher for international guests. Checkout still charges in your site’s base currency; the switcher is a convenience display.

Ready to go direct?

Stop paying Airbnb's cut.
Start keeping what you earn.

Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly what your direct booking site should look like, what it'll cost, and how fast we can get it live.

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